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One thing I can say is that KW will be busy talking to people. I think he may just spend his time working out a deal with a free agent pitcher. I think we land Paul Byrd or some free agent starter by the end of the meetings.

At 5 mill we'd be nuts. Then you might as well spend the extra little bit to get Paul Byrd.

Make it to the world series. Then with all the money JR will make, and the increased fan support we can sign Vladdy. LETS GO WHITESOX!!!!!!!!!!

Are you sure Vlad's a free agent? I thought the Expos signed him to a longterm deal a year or two ago.

I agree with the others here. I'd do the deal even if we had to give up Crede, but if we could find a way to give them someone else instead of Crede, such as Harris or Hummel and another pitcher then I'd do just that.

I'd definately agree with you Mike. Of course I'd want both in the Southside, lol.

The Brewers signed Royce Clayton. World Series or Bust

Plus if Burris did something decent, then we'd know we had a decent 3rd string qb in case Miller struggles while the rookie is developing.

Band Of Brothers was awesome.

I like our depth at the linebacker slot. Caldwell, Knight, Holdman back(At a cheaper price of course) and then maybe Colvin as well as the guy thats been starting lately(His name slips me right now). The only corner I know of rated really high is Oklohoma's corner whose a two way player. I definately agree with you on safety, but to me that can be addressed in the 3rd or 4th round.

Hope you guys all had a blast.

Nuke, I'll definately drop ya a line every once in a while. Hope all is well on your end.

I won't trade Maggs, but its interesting that we at least listened for a week about it. I'm thinking, maybe this shows that JR wouldn't mind spending a bit of money(Of course Maggs makes good money too). I'd just like to get Austin Kearns or Dunn.

What did everyone who watched it think of the final episode? I thought it was pretty good as it set up a lot of titles, but all this season did was set up things, their wasn't much action in it. When I say action, I don't mean whackings, although I truly enjoy those, but it just seemed like everything was being set up for another season. Does anyone know how many more seasons their are and when the next will start. This is the first season of Sopranos I've watched so I figure I'll rent the other dvd's and try to catch up on it. interesting.

I hear the Padres are really excited about their young pitchers. I am not sure if Lawrence fits into their future plans and I know Tomko doesn't. It will be interesting to see what Kevin Towers does. They have a great farm system and will be a much better team next year when they move into their new stadium(Not this upcoming season, but the next.)

I tend to agree with you. I've raved about Palmer since the start of the season an even mentioned him last season. The thing is, I love Mcgahee and if we could get Mcgahee and then Banks with our 2nd rounder, then we'd be doing really good too.

The problem is, with Manuel, you never know what he's thinking. IF that was the case, then he should say that. He's always making comments that could really confuse players. I sure hope he's more obvious when he talks to his players.

I don't mind Armas Jr. one bit. Still, to me that doesn't help. I'd just as well have Rauch start because he's more talented and imo just as proven as Armas Jr. The Sox need someone proven, whether its Byrd, Vazquez, Colon, Lawrence, Ponson or other.

I couldn't even imagine signing or acquiring someone like Vlad, man that would be amazing. It would be like acquiring a Pedro Martinez.

Well, if he signs a one year deal, then next year he'll become a restricted free agent where other teams can make offers, but if the Rams make a tender offer to him then it could cost the Bears as much as a 1st and 3rd rounder plus whatever we decide to pay him. Then again, they could forget to check the Box next year

They are expected to make the official announcement of how much money they will need to cut just before the Winter Break. Odds are, tons of teams are going to be making offers and the Sox may just be best off trying to find a bargain in the free agent pile while other teams drive the price of Vazquez, Colon and Vidro up.

All I know is i don't even want to think about Liefer as our everyday left fielder. Hollandsworth...sure, but not Liefer. He's way over-rated by most Sox fans. I liked what I saw out of him two years ago, but he has a long swing and just doesn't look like anything special to me.

I like him quite a bit. I haven't seen him near as much as I've seen Palmer and Banks. I like Ragone a ton too. In all honesty, the guys I like the most are Banks, Palmer and Ragone, but I hear so much great things about Leftwich that its hard to turn him down. I saw him once last year and he was very impressive, but i plan on watching his bowl game and then watching the senior bowls and all the other postseason games.

Well he's an exclusive right free agent or something, so all the Rams have to do is basically offer him the minimum and we know thats going to happen.

Its just been reported that his season has come to an end. Prelimanary MRI reports show that he has a slight tear of his MCL as well as a hyperextended knee. Jauron has said that Chandler will start next week and they will use Burris very similar to the way they used him last week. Please don't let Jauron be here when the Bears are trying to groom their future qb(The guy we draft this year)